kathyinoman
American expat in Oman
Forum posts
5
About me
American
Lives in Muscat
Registration: 30 April 2012
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Retiring in Oman by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Oman? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are there ...
I haven't retired in lovely Oman. Tragically, I think the country may be heading to hell in a handbasket, if SQU is any indication. I would love to visit, even stay for several weeks, but when HMSQ passes away one day, it will be everyone out ... Read More
2 year ban on expats trying to switch jobs in muscat by faisikram
Hi I am presently working in Oman and was thinking of switching jobs. I got an offer 2 days back and with this new rule in place I am wondering would it be wise to switch. I have been told by the company offering the job that they plan to do the ...
I still so shocked by this horrible policy that I can't believe it. It's the worst decision BY FAR in the 10 years I've lived here. It changes workers into abused slaves. Pretty soon, Oman's expat employees will be no better off than ... Read More
Healthcare in Oman by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Oman ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Oman? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
I don't have time to read all of what Sumitran wrote, but I have to assert that gov't clinics and hospitals have NOT been "only for Omanis"..........at least for the past 10 yrs I've worked here. If you are a gov't ... Read More
Living Cost in Oman comparing with UAE by bode1981
Hi i am living in UAE now, and got an offer to move to Oman with Total Salary of (OR 3,900/-) all inclusive is this offer is ok for family of Two with one Kid. comparing with my current status in UAE, i am currently earning (AED 35,000/-) which ...
There are families like yours living here on less than ONE-FOURTH your salary! I can't imagine how you couldn't live comfortably here on such a salary! Read More
2 year ban on expats trying to switch jobs in muscat by faisikram
Hi I am presently working in Oman and was thinking of switching jobs. I got an offer 2 days back and with this new rule in place I am wondering would it be wise to switch. I have been told by the company offering the job that they plan to do the ...
Am I the only one who feels dense about this topic?? I don't understand how, oh HOW this new rule will "protect the mistreatment of expats". Think of all the laborers (such as housemaids, shop workers, etc.) who want to change jobs -- ... Read More